All Icelanders playing today in Swedish top league. Helgi Magnusson (198-G/F-82, college: Catawba) and Jakob Sigurdarson high scorers.Solna Vikings lost to Norrkoping Dolphins at home 81-94. Logi Gunnarsson had 14 points and 2 rebounds for Vikings.EcoOrebro 80 08 Stockholm 91. Good win for Helgi Magnusson who was game leading scorer with 27 , 6 rebounds and 2 assistJamtland Basket lost at home to Sundsvall Dragons 82-85. Close game in the end, teckical fouls on hometeam was hurting them a lotBrynjar Bjornsson 9 points for Jamtland.Jakob Sigurdarson24 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assist, 2 steals 14/14 from freethrow line. Hlynur baeringsson 14 pts, 13 boards, 1 assist, 2 steals for Dragons.

American Sherrod Wright (193-G-91) had a great game in the last round for Haukar and that's him to receive a Eurobasket.com Player of the Week award for round 9. The 25-year old guard had a double-double of 33 points and eleven rebounds, while his team crushed, the league's bottom-ranked team Snaefell (#12, 0-9) with 17-point margin 95-78. Haukar is placed at 8th position in Icelandic Dominos League. Haukar is a typical solid league team placed somewhere in the middle or a little bit lowe... [read more]

American Sherrod Wright (193-G-91) had a great game in the last round for Haukar and that's him to receive a Eurobasket.com Player of the Week award for round 9.The 25-year old guard had a double-double of 33 points and eleven rebounds, while his team crushed, the league's bottom-ranked team Snaefell (#12, 0-9) with 17-point margin 95-78. Haukar is placed at 8th position in Icelandic Dominos League. Haukar is a typical solid league team placed somewhere in the middle or a little bit lower in the standings. They need more victories to improve their 4-5 record. In the team's last game Wright had a remarkable 55.6% from 2-point range. He turned to be Haukar's top player in his first season with the team. George Mason University graduate has very impressive stats this year. Wright is league's best scorer averaging so far 30.6ppg. Wright is in league's top in rebounds (5th best: 9.8rpg), assists (8th best: 4.4apg) and averages solid 2.8spg and 54.6% FGP.

The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was 26-year old American forward Flenard Whitfield (200-F-90) of Skallagrimur. Whitfield impressed basketball fans with a double-double of 32 points and 17 rebounds. Bad luck as Skallagrimur lost that game 75-97 to the higher-ranked Tindastoll (#3, 7-2). This loss caused Skallagrimur to drop to 9th position in the standings. His team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 4-5 record. Whitfield is a newcomer at Skallagrimur and it seems he did not have too much trouble to become one of team's leaders. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 28.0ppg (#3). His other stats are also decent: 13.9rpg and 3.3apg.

The third best performed player last round was American Jeremy Atkinson (193-F-90) of Njardvik (#6). Atkinson got into 30-points club by scoring 31 points in the last round. He went also for seven rebounds . Despite Atkinson's great performance Njardvik lost 94-105 to slightly higher-ranked Thor AK (#5, 5-4). But his team cannot count on just a single shooter as he also needs help of the other teammates. The chances of Njardvik ranking at the top of the league, however are very questionable as they have already lost 5 games, recording just four victories. With bigger assistance of his teammates, Atkinson could help Njardvik to bring them higher in the standings. Atkinson has a very solid season. In 3 games in Iceland he scored 20.0ppg.

The Player of the week is chosen based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc.The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy.The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)

Fifth-ranked Hamar (4-6) made lots of trouble for first ranked Hottur (10-1) in Egilsstadir on Thursday. Hottur managed to secure only three-point victory 78-75. However their fans expected much easier game. Hamar trailed by 14 points after 3 quarters before a 25-14 run in the last quarter cut the deficit to 75-78 at the end of the game. The best player for the winners was American guard Aaron Moss (185, college: Cabrini, agency: Duran International) who had a triple-double by scoring 27... [read more]

Fifth-ranked Hamar (4-6) made lots of trouble for first ranked Hottur (10-1) in Egilsstadir on Thursday. Hottur managed to secure only three-point victory 78-75. However their fans expected much easier game. Hamar trailed by 14 points after 3 quarters before a 25-14 run in the last quarter cut the deficit to 75-78 at the end of the game. The best player for the winners was American guard Aaron Moss (185, college: Cabrini, agency: Duran International) who had a triple-double by scoring 27 points, 15 rebounds, 11 assists and 6 steals. The former international forward Mirko Virijevic (201-81, college: Freed-Hardeman) chipped in 15 points and 13 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was American point guard Oddur Olafsson (180-92, college: Birm.Southern) who recorded a double-double by scoring 16 points, 6 rebounds and 11 assists. Hottur have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 10-1 record. Hamar at the other side keeps the fifth place with six games lost. Hottur are looking forward to face IA (#7) in Akranes in the next round where they are favorite. Hamar will play against Vestri and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win. An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Reykjavik. Third ranked Breidablik faced one of their biggest challengers Valur. Guests from Kopavogur (8-3) defeated host Valur (6-3) 88-81. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Valur. It was a good game for American guard Tyrone Garland (185-92, college: La Salle) who led his team to a victory with 38 points (!!!) and 4 assists. Ragnar Ragnarsson contributed with 17 points for the winners. American forward Urald King (198-90, college: SE Oklahoma) replied with a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!), 14 rebounds and 5 assists for Valur. Valur's coach Agust Bjorgvinsson rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Breidablik have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 8-3 record having just two points less than leader Hottur. Valur at the other side keeps the fourth place with three games lost. Breidablik will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Valur's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Reykjavik to the arena Fjolnir. Bottom-ranked Armann (0-10) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 108-70 loss to second ranked Fjolnir (9-2) in Reykjavik on Friday evening. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. Fjolnir maintains second position with 9-2 record behind leader Hottur. Loser Armann still closes the standings with ten games lost. Fjolnir's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Reykjavik Valur. The game in was also worth to mention about. 6th ranked FSU (4-7) played at the court of eighth ranked Vestri (3-8). Vestri managed to secure a 5-point victory 84-79. The winners were led by Hinrik Gudbjartsson who scored that evening 34 points (!!!) (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!). Vestri's coach Ingvi Gunnlaugsson allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Newly promoted Vestri maintains eighth position with 3-8 record. FSU lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with seven games lost. Vestri's next round opponent will be higher ranked Hamar (#5) on the road and it may be quite challenging game.

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Reykjavik. Third ranked Breidablik faced one of their biggest challengers Valur. Guests from Kopavogur (8-3) defeated host Valur (6-3) 88-81. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Valur. It looked good early as Valur took a 2-point small lead at the end of first quarter. But then Breidablik had a 21-16 second period charge getting the lead and Valur was not able to take back game control losing it eventually 81-88. It was a good game for American guard Tyrone Garland (185-92, college: La Salle) who led his team to a victory with 38 points (!!!) and 4 assists. Guard Ragnar Ragnarsson (188-97) contributed with 17 points for the winners. American forward Urald King (198-90, college: SE Oklahoma) replied with a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!), 14 rebounds and 5 assists and naturalized American guard Austin Bracey (190-90) added 23 points and 4 assists in the effort for Valur. Valur's coach Agust Bjorgvinsson rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Breidablik have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 8-3 record having just two points less than leader Hottur. Valur at the other side keeps the fourth place with three games lost. Breidablik will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Valur's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Reykjavik to the arena Fjolnir. Top scorers:Breidablik: T.Garland 38+1reb+4ast, R.Ragnarsson 17+1reb+3ast, B.Vidisson 12+1reb+1ast, B.Gunnarsson 6+1ast, S.Vignisson 6+4reb+3ast, E.Vignisson 4+7rebValur: U.King 33+14reb+5ast, A.Bracey 23+2reb+4ast, I.Baldursson 5+1reb, S.Sturluson 5+3reb+3ast, I.Audunsson 5+7reb+3ast, B.Petursson 4+6reb+1ast

Bottom-ranked Armann (0-10) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 108-70 loss to second ranked Fjolnir (9-2) in Reykjavik on Friday evening. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. Fjolnir maintains second position with 9-2 record behind leader Hottur. Loser Armann still closes the standings with ten games lost. Fjolnir's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Reykjavik Valur.

The game in was also worth to mention about. 6th ranked FSU (4-7) played at the court of eighth ranked Vestri (3-8). Vestri managed to secure a 5-point victory 84-79. The hosts were already 13 points ahead after 3 quarters before a 29-21 FSU's run in the last quarter cut the lead to 84-79 at the end of the game. Vestri made 28-of-37 charity shots (75.7 percent) during the game. 26 personal fouls committed by FSU helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The winners were led by point guard Hinrik Gudbjartsson (185-96) who scored that evening 34 points (!!!) (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!) and American forward Yima Chia-Kur (196-86, college: Arkansas St.) supported him with 15 points and 6 rebounds. Chia-Kur is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Vestri players scored in double figures. Vestri's coach Ingvi Gunnlaugsson allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Even a double-double of 23 points and 14 rebounds by American forward Terrance Motley (201-91, college: Sam Houston St.) did not help to save the game for FSU. Point guard Ari Gylfason (186-89) added 24 points and 8 rebounds. Newly promoted Vestri maintains eighth position with 3-8 record. FSU lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with seven games lost. Vestri's next round opponent will be higher ranked Hamar (#5) on the road and it may be quite challenging game. Top scorers:Vestri: H.Gudbjartsson 34+3reb+2ast, Y.Chia-Kur 15+6reb+1ast, A.Olafsson 11+7reb, N.Knezevic 11+6reb+4ast, M.Thordason 9+10reb+1ast, G.Gunnlaugsson 2+2reb+1astFSu: A.Gylfason 24+8reb+2ast, T.Motley 23+14reb+1ast, S.Stefansson 10+2reb, G.Gautason 8+2reb, H.Omarsson 7+3reb+1ast, H.Hreinsson 7+6reb+6ast

Fifth-ranked Hamar (4-6) made lots of trouble for first ranked Hottur (10-1) in Egilsstadir on Thursday. Hottur managed to secure only three-point victory 78-75. However their fans expected much easier game. Hamar trailed by 14 points after 3 quarters before a 25-14 run in the last quarter cut the deficit to 75-78 at the end of the game. The best player for the winners was American guard Aaron Moss (185, college: Cabrini, agency: Duran International) who had a triple-double by scoring 27 points, 15 rebounds, 11 assists and 6 steals. The former international forward Mirko Virijevic (201-81, college: Freed-Hardeman) chipped in a double-double by scoring 15 points and 13 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was American point guard Oddur Olafsson (180-92, college: Birm.Southern) who recorded a double-double by scoring 16 points, 6 rebounds and 11 assists and his fellow American import forward Chris Woods (195-89, college: Pfeiffer) added 18 points and 8 rebounds respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Hottur have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 10-1 record. Hamar at the other side keeps the fifth place with six games lost. Hottur are looking forward to face IA (#7) in Akranes in the next round where they are favorite. Hamar will play against Vestri and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win. Top scorers:Hottur: A.Moss 27+15reb+11ast, M.Virijevic 15+13reb+3ast, H.Birgisson 11+2reb+2ast, R.Albertsson 10+4reb+1ast, V.Hafsteinsson 9+6reb+1ast, S.Hakonarson 4+1reb+1astHamar: C.Woods 18+8reb, O.Olafsson 16+6reb+11ast, S.Thorvaldsson 13+5reb+2ast, S.Hrafnsson 12+1reb+1ast, O.Sigurdarson 9+7reb+2ast, M.Kristjansson 4+1reb

The biggest surprise of round 9 in Dominos League was guest Thor AK's (5-4) road victory over 5th ranked Njardvik (4-5) 105-94 on Thursday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Njardvik. The game without a history. Thor AK led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They shot 62.3 percent from the field. It was a great shooting night for Thor AK especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 62.5 percentage. [read more]

The biggest surprise of round 9 in Dominos League was guest Thor AK's (5-4) road victory over 5th ranked Njardvik (4-5) 105-94 on Thursday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Njardvik. The game without a history. Thor AK led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They shot 62.3 percent from the field. It was a great shooting night for Thor AK especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 62.5 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists. The best player for the winners was the former international guard Darrel Lewis (192-76, college: Lincoln, MO) who scored 25 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. American forward Danero Thomas (196-86, college: Murray St.) chipped in 17 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Jeremy Atkinson (193-90, college: NC-Asheville) who recorded 31 points and 7 rebounds. Thor AK have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to fifth place. Njardvik at the other side dropped to the sixth position with five games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Thor AK are looking forward to face Keflavik (#11) at home in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Njardvik will play against IR (#10) in Reykjavik and is hoping to win this game. An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Stjarnan. Second ranked Stjarnan faced 4th placed Grindavik. Host Stjarnan (7-2) defeated guests from Grindavik (6-3) 75-64. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Grindavik. It was a key game for the top position in the league. It was a good game for the former international power forward Hlynur Baeringsson (200-82) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Devon Austin contributed with 13 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. American-Dominican guard Lewis Clinch (191-87, college: Georgia Tech) answered with 12 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists for Grindavik. Stjarnan keeps a position of league leader, which they share with KR and Tindastoll. Grindavik at the other side keeps the fourth place with three games lost. Stjarnan will play against Haukar (#8) in Hafnarfjordur in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Grindavik will play at home against Tindastoll (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Bottom-ranked Snaefell (0-9) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 95-78 loss to ninth ranked Haukar (4-5) in Stykkisholmur on Thursday evening. Sherrod Wright stepped up with a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!), 11 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. The best for the losing side was Sefton Barrett with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Haukar moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Snaefell still closes the standings with nine games lost. Haukar will meet at home league's second-placed Stjarnan in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Snaefell will play against the league's leader KR (#1) in Reykjavik and hopes to get finally their first victory.A very interesting game took place in Reykjavik. It ended with only two-point defeat on the road of 8th ranked Thor Thorl (4-5) to eleventh ranked IR (3-6) 74-72 on Thursday evening. Quincy Hankins-Cole nailed a double-double by scoring 14 points and 13 rebounds for the winning side. Thor Thorl's coach Einar Johannsson rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. IR moved-up to tenth place, which they share with Keflavik. Thor Thorl lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the sixth position with five games lost. IR's next round opponent will be higher ranked Njardvik (#6) in Njardvik and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. The game with biggest result difference took place in Keflavik. Local Keflavik (3-6) was outscored by third ranked KR (7-2) 106-80 on Friday night. The best player for the winners was Darri Hilmarsson who scored 26 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Tindastoll and Stjarnan. Keflavik lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the tenth place with six games lost. KR will face bottom-ranked Snaefell (#12) in Stykkisholmur in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Keflavik will play on the road against Thor AK in Akureyri and hope to win that game.

In the last game of round 9 Skallagrimur was crushed by Tindastoll in Sauoarkrokur 97-75. The best stats of 9th round was 18 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists by Tobin Carberry of Thor Thorl.

The game with biggest result difference took place in Keflavik. Local Keflavik (3-6) was outscored by third ranked KR (7-2) 106-80 on Friday night. The game without a history. KR led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They made 17-of-21 free shots (81.0 percent) during the game. KR outrebounded Keflavik 42-27 including a 32-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was swingman Darri Hilmarsson (190-87) who scored 26 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. The former international guard Pavel Ermolinskij (202-87) chipped in a double-double by scoring 12 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists. Five KR players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Amin Stevens (203-90, college: Florida A&M) who recorded 27 points and 8 rebounds and guard Magnus Traustason (190-96) added 11 points respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Tindastoll and Stjarnan. Keflavik lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the tenth place with six games lost. KR will face bottom-ranked Snaefell (#12) in Stykkisholmur in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Keflavik will play on the road against Thor AK in Akureyri and hope to win that game. Top scorers:KR: D.Hilmarsson 26+6reb+5ast, T.Thorbjarnarsson 20+6reb+2ast, C.Bowen 14+8reb, B.Bjornsson 13+2reb+5ast, S.Thorvaldsson 12+5reb+2ast, P.Ermolinskij 12+11reb+7astKeflavik: A.Stevens 27+8reb+1ast, M.Traustason 11+4reb, A.Orrason 10+1reb+1ast, R.Dupree 8+4reb+2ast, H.Vilhjalmsson 7+2reb+3ast, G.Jonsson 6+2reb+1ast

The biggest surprise of round 9 in Dominos League was guest Thor AK's (5-4) road victory over 5th ranked Njardvik (4-5) 105-94 on Thursday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Njardvik. The game without a history. Thor AK led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They shot 62.3 percent from the field. It was a great shooting night for Thor AK especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 62.5 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists. The best player for the winners was the former international guard Darrel Lewis (192-76, college: Lincoln, MO) who scored 25 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. American forward Danero Thomas (196-86, college: Murray St.) chipped in 17 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Jeremy Atkinson (193-90, college: NC-Asheville) who recorded 31 points and 7 rebounds and guard Bjorn Kristjansson (188-92) added 21 points and 4 assists respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Thor AK have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to fifth place. Njardvik at the other side dropped to the sixth position with five games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Thor AK are looking forward to face Keflavik (#11) at home in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Njardvik will play against IR (#10) in Reykjavik and is hoping to win this game. Top scorers:Thor AK: D.Lewis 25+7reb+5ast, T.Johannsson 19+4reb+2ast, G.Beamon 18+7reb+3ast, D.Thomas 17+7reb+7ast, T.Hlinason 13+1reb+2ast, R.Fridriksson 7+4reb+7astNjardvik: J.Atkinson 31+7reb+3ast, B.Kristjansson 21+3reb+4ast, L.Gunnarsson 17+1reb+6ast, J.Olafsson 12+6reb+5ast, H.Hafsteinsson 5+1reb, J.Sverrisson 4+2reb+4ast

A very interesting game took place in Reykjavik. It ended with only two-point defeat on the road of 8th ranked Thor Thorl (4-5) to eleventh ranked IR (3-6) 74-72 on Thursday evening. The hosts took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Thor Thorl won third quarter 21-12. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. The game was decided in the last minutes when IR won last quarter 19-18. IR outrebounded Thor Thorl 48-32 including 17 on the offensive glass. American forward Quincy Hankins-Cole (203-90) nailed a double-double by scoring 14 points and 13 rebounds for the winning side and point guard Matthias Sigurdarson (180-94, college: Columbus St.) accounted for 20 points. American guard Tobin Carberry (193-91, college: LIU Post, agency: HMS) came up with 18 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and naturalized Polish Maciej Baginski (195-95) added 22 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Thor Thorl in the defeat. Thor Thorl's coach Einar Johannsson rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. IR moved-up to tenth place, which they share with Keflavik. Thor Thorl lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the sixth position with five games lost. IR's next round opponent will be higher ranked Njardvik (#6) in Njardvik and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Top scorers:IR: M.Sigurdarson 20+4reb+3ast, Q.Hankins-Cole 14+13reb+2ast, S.Claessen 13+5reb+1ast, T.Eiriksson 8+1reb, M.Hunter 6+11reb+1ast, H.Hjalmarsson 4+3rebThor Thorl: M.Baginski 22+6reb+2ast, E.Einarsson 18+3reb+2ast, T.Carberry 18+9reb+4ast, G.Erlendsson 6+3reb, O.Jonsson 4+3reb, T.Ragnarsson 2+2reb+2ast

There was no surprise in Sauoarkrokur where 7th ranked Skallagrimur (4-5) was crushed by third ranked Tindastoll (7-2) 97-75 on Thursday. The game was mostly controlled by Tindastoll. Skallagrimur was better in second period 20-19. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Tindastoll forced 22 Skallagrimur turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Tindastoll made 7 blocks. The best player for the winners was American forward Antonio Hester (198-90, college: Mobile, AL) who had a double-double by scoring 25 points and 13 rebounds. Guard Petur Birgisson (185-96) chipped in 23 points and 7 assists. Hester is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Tindastoll players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Flenard Whitfield (200-90, college: W.Michigan) who recorded a double-double by scoring 32 points, 17 rebounds and 4 assists and point guard Sigtryggur Bjornsson (180-93) added 7 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Tindastoll have a solid series of four victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with KR and Stjarnan. Newly promoted Skallagrimur dropped to the sixth place with five games lost. Tindastoll will face Grindavik (#4) on the road in the next round. Skallagrimur will play against Thor Thorl in Thorlakshofn and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers:Tindastoll: A.Hester 25+13reb+1ast, P.Birgisson 23+3reb+7ast, B.Rikhardsson 14+2reb+5ast, C.Caird 14+2reb+1ast, H.Viggosson 8+8reb+1ast, P.Jonsson 8+5reb+1astSkallagrimur: F.Whitfield 32+17reb+4ast, S.Bjornsson 7+5reb+3ast, D.Gudmundsson 6+1reb+1ast, D.Asgeirsson 6, B.Jonson 6+5reb, D.Flake 5+2reb+2ast

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Stjarnan. Second ranked Stjarnan faced 4th placed Grindavik. Host Stjarnan (7-2) defeated guests from Grindavik (6-3) 75-64. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Grindavik. It was a key game for the top position in the league. The game was mostly controlled by Stjarnan. Grindavik was better in second period 24-13. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They made 18-of-22 charity shots (81.8 percent) during the game. Stjarnan brought some defensive toughness making 10 blocks. It was a good game for the former international power forward Hlynur Baeringsson (200-82) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. American Devon Austin (202-87, college: Manhattan, agency: HMS) contributed with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Five Stjarnan players scored in double figures. American-Dominican guard Lewis Clinch (191-87, college: Georgia Tech) answered with 12 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists and the former international guard Olafur Olafsson (194-90) added 12 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for Grindavik. Stjarnan keeps a position of league leader, which they share with KR and Tindastoll. Grindavik at the other side keeps the fourth place with three games lost. Stjarnan will play against Haukar (#8) in Hafnarfjordur in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Grindavik will play at home against Tindastoll (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers:Stjarnan: H.Baeringsson 19+10reb+5ast, D.Austin 13+13reb+3ast, J.Shouse 13+4reb+2ast, T.Tomasson 12+6reb+3ast, A.Gudmundsson 11+2reb+3ast, M.Valdimarsson 5+3reb+1astGrindavik: T.Olafsson 13+6reb, O.Olafsson 12+7reb+4ast, L.Clinch 12+8reb+6ast, I.Thor Gudmundsson 9, O.Saevarsson 8+10reb, D.Jonsson 5+2reb+3ast

Bottom-ranked Snaefell (0-9) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 95-78 loss to ninth ranked Haukar (4-5) in Stykkisholmur on Thursday evening. The game was mostly controlled by Haukar. Snaefell managed to win fourth quarter 22-18. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Haukar dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Snaefell's 24 and made 21-of-25 free shots (84.0 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Snaefell 51-33 including a 37-26 advantage in defensive rebounds. Haukar looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. American guard Sherrod Wright (193-91, college: George Mason) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!), 11 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners and guard Emil Barja (192-91) chipped in 12 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists. Four Haukar players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Canadian Sefton Barrett (196-83, college: Cent.Michigan, agency: Blacktop Management) with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds and guard Snjolfur Bjornsson (183-94) scored 13 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Haukar moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Snaefell still closes the standings with nine games lost. Haukar will meet at home league's second-placed Stjarnan in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Snaefell will play against the league's leader KR (#1) in Reykjavik and hopes to get finally their first victory.Top scorers:Haukar: S.Wright 33+11reb+7ast, H.Oskarsson 15+5reb+5ast, E.Barja 12+12reb+10ast, H.Stefansson 10+6reb+1ast, F.Magnusson 10+1reb+1ast, K.Sverrisson 6+3reb+1astSnaefell: S.Barrett 17+12reb+2ast, S.Bjornsson 13+6reb+3ast, A.Hrafnsson 12+1ast, V.Alexandersson 9+3reb+1ast, A.Michelsson 8+1reb+2ast, G.Helgason 8+1reb+1ast

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